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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.22, 1,107.11 and 487.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.22, 1,107.11 and 487.53 is: 672.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.22 : 1,107.11 = 487.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.22/1,107.11 = 487.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.22x = 1,107.11 × 487.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.22x = 539,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,750.56/802.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.83

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